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What percentage of students on this campus has full-time use of personal computers?

100% — All students on campus have access to at least one 24-hour lab at all times when classes are in session. There are six public lab spaces which contain more than 150 computer workstations.

Additionally, 80% or more own a personal computer. According to a recent study, 98% use Earlham computing facilties.

What is the ratio of public access computers to undergraduate enrollment?

That ratio is currently 7:1 — that is seven students for every public access computer — for enrolled students on campus. The ratio is 8:1 when considering total undergraduate enrollment which includes students who are studying abroad.

What percentage of students uses e-mail and other software applications on a regular basis?

99% of Earlham students use e-mail and other applications for classwork, research, or personal business on regular basis. According to a recent poll, more than 95% use a Web browser on a regular basis.

Does the campus allow personal Web pages?

Yes. All Earlham students are automatically provided Web space during new student week in their first year. Students are encouraged to use this space for class or personal projects. Four of 6 public lab spaces are configured with Dreamweaver MX Web page editing software.

Is contact information for students, faculty, and staff readily accessible electronically?

Yes. Earlham’s Web site provides listings for faculty, staff and administration both alphabetically and by department, program or office in the following locations:

You may also search for student, faculty, staff and administration information using our WebDB (Web Database) application. Access to this resource and associated information is limited for those persons who are not members of the Earlham community.

Is there a campus code of behavior for use of computing and information resources?

Yes, Earlham’s Computing Resources Acceptable Use Policy is based on the campus’ Principles and Practices. You may find Earlham's computing and technology policies as well as guidelines for use of ECS facilities on the Computing Services (ECS) Web site at:

 

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